its the shift interlock solenoid and the noise means its working so SOA does not see it as a problem. someone actually traded in their outback because of this, but problem came back on the newer one. im just so annoyed hearing this noise when my radio is at a low volume. subaruoutback.org is not very helpful sometimes, im just wondering if anything can be done. i'm sure some legacy owners have this problem.

Philberto

10-13-2012 10:20 PM

I have the identical noise in my '11 Outback. I normally don't notice it unless I'm doing a lot of stop and go driving. I don't know what it would take to buffer the noise though.

PoManzAWD

10-13-2012 10:24 PM

This is on a CVT equipped Legy/Outback?

When are you hearing a clicking noise? I haven't noticed it on my 2012 CVT.

Joel

wrxwhit

10-13-2012 10:32 PM

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bradze

10-14-2012 12:40 AM

yes, this is only in automatic vehicles. actually, its different from car to car. my car didn't do it when i bought it. my wife's '12 impreza w/ a CVT doesn't do it yet. just if anyone here has any insight. there's a few threads on subaruoutback.org but thats just old guys talking about what they paid or how good of gas mileage theyre getting

dynamic_3.6

10-14-2012 09:57 AM

My 3.6 w/ the 5sp auto doesn't have this issue, perhaps it's just in the cvt.

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nstg8r

10-14-2012 10:18 AM

I've had it in mine and other vehicles as well; it's just louder in my Subaru.

5thgen2.5i

10-14-2012 12:07 PM

i read this thread as well as the other and have yet to hear this noise. 2011 cvt. Where is it coming from on those who have the issue.

ralphtc

10-14-2012 12:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nstg8r
(Post 4113962)

I've had it in mine and other vehicles as well; it's just louder in my Subaru.

It literally is just louder in Subaru's, because other cars in my house don't have this loudness.

bradze

10-14-2012 05:00 PM

i read someone said their 3rd gen outback clicked louder than their 4th gen. for me it seems to come from in front of the steering wheel, my hearing is kinda fucked up from being in the army though. i only hear it when the radio is down low so the wife can bitch at me or when my 2 year is falling asleep.

nstg8r

10-14-2012 09:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ralphtc
(Post 4114098)

It literally is just louder in Subaru's, because other cars in my house don't have this loudness.

Yeah, well my radio is almost never off or at low volume, so i rarely notice it.

PoManzAWD

10-15-2012 10:27 AM

When is this click noise occurring?

bradze

10-15-2012 12:05 PM

usually at speeds under 50mph. this morning i was listening to talk radio and then i hear a click about once a minute. usually after 20 mins of driving it goes away.